Proud to Be Local – Liam Ryan

Proud to be Local — brought to you by CFM — is our inspirational feature, highlighting home-grown Coromandel Peninsula folks doing wonderful things out in the world.
Goat Control – Brought to you by the Department of Conservation (DOC)

Walk through a healthy Coromandel forest and you’ll notice the understorey – young seedlings emerging, ferns unfurling, and shrubs filling the understorey that feeds and shelters wildlife.
Ross’ Ramblings – The Joy of Joining a Writers’ Group

I joined the Whitianga Writers’ Club when it was formed back in February. We meet once a month and are given a topic and/or genre to write a 500-word piece about …
Whitianga Oceans Festival 2026: Where Coast Meats Country

It’s been over 20 years since Whitianga started a local festival in celebration of the local seafood and coastal culture – and with the 21st event taking place on the Whitianga marina waterfront on 19 September …